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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.68, 6,204.41 and 2,055.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.68, 6,204.41 and 2,055.99 is: 3,083.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.68 : 6,204.41 = 2,055.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.68/6,204.41 = 2,055.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.68x = 6,204.41 × 2,055.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.68x = 12,756,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,756,204.92/4,136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.68

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